Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GuidePoint Security is hiring a Senior Security Engineer – Firewall Configuration Specialist to design, configure, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise firewall environments. The role focuses on Palo Alto and Checkpoint cloud firewalls, Prisma Access, centralized firewall management, and collaboration with network and security teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage firewall policies across Palo Alto and Checkpoint (Cloud) virtual firewalls
- Configure and optimize firewall rules to meet business and security requirements
- Implement security best practices for firewall configurations and policy management
- Configure and manage Prisma Access for secure remote access and cloud-delivered security services
- Implement and optimize Prisma Access policies and configurations
- Integrate Prisma Access with existing security infrastructure
- Utilize Strata Cloud Manager for centralized firewall management and configuration
- Leverage Palo Alto Networks Panorama for policy deployment and management across multiple firewalls
- Manage Checkpoint Cloud configurations through centralized management platforms
- Process and implement firewall change requests following change control procedures
- Troubleshoot firewall connectivity and policy issues
- Perform firewall configuration updates and enhancements
- Collaborate with network and security teams on firewall-related projects
- Utilize Strata Cloud Manager and FireMon Security Manager for configuration management
- Leverage existing tools for policy deployment and operational efficiency
Skills
- 5+ years of Network Security experience
- Strong/Expert Level Palo Alto and Checkpoint (Cloud) firewall configuration/engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with Prisma Access configuration and deployment
- User Experience with Palo Alto Networks Panorama for centralized management
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) or higher certification
- Strong Routing and Switching knowledge with Firewall integration
- Experience managing Large Firewall Deployments (50+ Firewalls)
- User Experience with Splunk for log analysis and troubleshooting
- Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S
- We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role
- Enterprise network experience
- Strata Cloud Manager experience (strong plus)
- FireMon Security Manager and Other Modules
- Tufin or Similar Firewall Automation Experience
- Azure Networking Experience
- Experience with Palo Alto Networks Automation Tools (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Automation API, Terraform)
- Integration experience with Palo Alto Networks and other security solutions (e.g., Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, DNS Security)
- Experience with firewall rule optimization and cleanup projects
Benefits
- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only); some travel may be required for certain positions, and working on-site may be required for Federal positions
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family)) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family)
- If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option
- Colleagues will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity
- Opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation
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